EVERYONE:

1. Attendance form keep it up, y’all.

2. Reminder to put your name on your equipment, etc. This is helpful for everyone! And kids who rent gear should check their items for their nametags. Many people have come in saying that someone took their poles, skis, etc. We can re-print your nametags if that’s helpful! Electrical tape + a paint pen/metallic sharpie is also great way to label things.

JUNIORS:

1. Invoicing for team night equipment purchases and wax fees: we’re finally catching up on these and invoices should be landing in your inbox in the next day or two if they haven’t already. These come from “Concrete Foundation” - that’s legit. Reminder: if you are not enrolled in the 4+ days junior option, you will be charged $25/race for Eastern Cup wax service. Seems like a lot in some ways, but we have to have a LOT of wax in order to always have the goods on race day. I also cannot find anywhere else that does it cheaper.

2. Lake Placid Eastern Cup: Whoaaaa lots of stuff:

   • Info packet with all the stuff is here, including a roster as far as I know it to date. Check it. We are going to be very tight on van space so it is important to know exactly who is going.

   • If you have dietary restrictions, TELL ANNA. If you have traveled with us in the past, we’re aware of them unless they’ve changed. If you haven’t, we’re not.

   • There’s a food signup sheet linked from that—please locate it, read it, and figure out how you can help!

   • REGISTER for the races.

   • Invoicing: happens afterward, when we can accurately break out costs.

3. Qualifier races for the Vermont U16 and Eastern High School Championship teams: are Sunday, 2/9, at Rikert. Pretty much all of you juniors should do this race! Talk to us with questions. Registration is here. Sign up sooner rather than later to avoid late fees.

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U14s:

1. Shoutout to the MNC skiathlon racers! Woot!

2. Other Eastern Cups: we don’t recommend U14s dive into additional Eastern Cups (though some of you may get dragged along with your older siblings). In addition to the fact that we’re sort of at capacity with the juniors, there are a lot more local, fun, inexpensive options to do while you’re still a BKLer. There are many years of Eastern Cups to come.

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BKL:

1. Shoutout to the MNC skiathlon racers! Woot! Pretty awesome that so many of you tackled that race.

2. Consistently coming to practice is how you make progress. Those of you who have been showing up regularly have been crushing it. Wanna get better and have more fun at skiing? Come to practice!

3. More racing for your calendars: These are OPTIONAL! More details to come as the relevant dates approach. If you’re interested in other races around New England, check out the complete NENSA list.

   • Jan. 25-26 (Sat-Sun): Craftsbury Marathon Ski Festival (classic Sat; skate Sun) - these are verrrry long races only appropriate for older/very experienced BKLers

   • Feb. 1 (Saturday): Silver Fox Trot (skate) at Oak Hill in Hanover, NH. Putting this one out there for those interested, but we will focus coaching efforts on the (closer) Tour de Stowe the following day.

   • Feb. 2 (Sunday): Tour de Stowe (classic) at Trapps in Stowe, VT (not marketed as a race, but more of an adventure, so could be fun for those hesitant about racing)

   • Feb. 8 (Saturday): A fun, low-key BKL race at the COC! More details to come.

   • March 1-2 (Sat-Sun): BKL Fest at Quarry Rd. in Waterville, ME (families figure out lodging - lot more info to come on this one later in the season)

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BIATHLETES:

Awesome work to the crew racing in La Patrie, Quebec! Lots of great shooting, skiing, sledding, and even better, team spirit. Thanks for a fun weekend. Notes for this week:

1. BKL: We need you to do the USBA Basic Rifle Safety Course: It takes 20 minutes online. Please complete this online portion email the certificate to susand@craftsbury.com. (BKL families will need to use the U13 version under an adult account.) We’ll then do the in person portion as part of practice in January.

2. JRs/U14s:

   • Wednesday - combined shooting with ski practice (easy skiing) from 3:30-5pm. No separate biathlon afterwards.

   • Let’s get the last few of those Secret Santa gifts in.

3. Always: Bring hat, dry gloves (mittens don’t work for shooting a rifle), poles, dry shirt (U14s and up- plan to ALWAYS change into dry stuff after ski practice).

4. Other helpful info: Biathlon race opportunities 2024-25. and Club Kick Off Meeting Notes.

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ADULTS/MASTERS:

1. All groups are up and running. Reach out via email or Slack if you have questions!

2. Fun race opportunities: these are also listed above for BKLers, but they’re citizens races that are open to everyone! TBD whether we’ll have masters coach support at any of them, but let us know if you’re interested in going:

   • Jan. 25-26 (Sat-Sun): Craftsbury Marathon Ski Festival (classic Sat; skate Sun)

   • Feb. 1 (Saturday): Silver Fox Trot (skate) at Oak Hill in Hanover, NH

   • Feb. 2 (Sunday): Tour de Stowe (classic) at Trapps in Stowe, VT (not marketed as a race, but more of an adventure, so could be fun for those hesitant about racing)